Table 2 PANS symptom profiles at Baseline
PANS symptoms | Presence of symptoms at baseline in percent (n = 10) | Mean value PANS score |
|---|---|---|
Major PANS criteria | ||
Obsessive- compulsive symptoms | 10 (100%) | 3.8 |
Eating restriction | 8 (80%) | 2.4 |
Minor PANS criteria | ||
1. Anxiety symptoms | ||
Separation anxiety | 9 (90%) | 2.9 |
General anxiety | 10 (100%) | 3.6 |
Irrational fears/phobias | 8 (80%) | 3.0 |
Panic episodes | 9 (90%) | 2.5 |
2. Emotional lability, depression | ||
Emotional lability, mood swings | 10 (100%) | 3.8 |
Depression with/without suicidal/self-injurious thoughts | 8 (80%) | 2.2 |
3. Increased irritability or aggressive behavior | 10 (100%) | 3.9 |
4. Behavioral regression | ||
Behavioral regression (behavior atypical for actual age) | 8 (80%) | 2.4 |
Change in personality | 10 (100%) | 3.3 |
5. School performance, concentration/learning | ||
Difficulties in attention, concentration or learning | 9 (90%) | 3.0 |
Loss of academic skills (math, reading, writing) | 8 (80%) | 3.1 |
Confusion | 0% | 0 |
6A. Sensory symptoms | 10 (100%) | 3.6 |
6B. Hallucinations | 2 (20%) | 0.7 |
6C. Motor symptoms | ||
Dysgraphia | 6 (60%) | 1.9 |
Motoric hyperactivity | 9 (90%) | 3.0 |
Piano playing movements | 2 (20%) | 0.2 |
Simple motor/vocal tics | 7 (70%) | 2.0 |
Complex motor/vocal tics | 4 (40%) | 0.9 |
7A. Urinary symptoms | 4 (40%) | 1.0 |
7B. Sleep disturbance, fatigue | ||
Sleep problems | 7 (70%) | 1.8 |
Extreme tiredness or fatigue | 8 (80%) | 2.7 |
7C. Dilated pupils | 7 (70%) | 1.7 |
Body pain | 7 (70%) | |